Best new releases on ITVX
ITV originals Midsomer Murders and Changing Ends make a welcome return
Midsomer Murders is finally back - with two new episodes from series 23. Debt of Lies sees Barnaby and Winter (Neil Dudgeon and Nick Hendrix) investigate the deaths of two detectives, with guest star Tom Conti. Meanwhile, A Grain of Truth explores the poisoning of a successful businesswoman.
Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical comedy Changing Ends, starring the joyful Oliver Savell as young Alan, is back with series two. Now 12, Alan has bullies, puberty and a local knicker thief to contend with. Maggie Steed, who Alan describes as "absolutely amazing" in the role, joins the cast as his "stern" nan.
A-listers Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan lead the cast of Steven Moffatt-penned four-part drama Douglas Is Cancelled. Beloved TV anchor Douglas (Bonneville) risks being ‘cancelled’ after he’s accused of making a sexist remark at a wedding. Is his daytime TV co-star Madeline (Gillan) a friend - or foe?
Orphan Black: Echoes, the sequel to award-winning sci-fi Orphan Black, picks up 37 years from where the original series ended. Kira, now an adult doctor, meets a patient who is suffering from amnesia. Who is she, and could her experience be related to the illegal cloning experiment Kira's mother Sarah was involved in?
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Changing Ends
Comedy
Summary:Against the backdrop of Thatcher’s Britain, Alan experiences sexual awakenings, battles with bullies and navigates the highs and lows of fourth division football.
Midsomer Murders
Crime | Drama | Mystery
Summary:The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.
Love Island
Reality
Summary:A stunning cast engages in the ultimate game of love, as they land in a sunshine paradise in search of passion and romance. Each of the glamorous members of the public will live like celebrities in a luxury villa, but in order to stay there, they will not only have to win over the hearts of each other, but also the hearts of the public.
Douglas Is Cancelled
Drama | Comedy
Summary:The career of respected news presenter Douglas is threatened after he makes an ill-advised joke. With her 2 million social media followers, tech-savvy co-anchor Madeline could throw Douglas a lifeline by posting in his defense… but will she?
Gilmore Girls
Comedy | Drama
Summary:Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.
The Terror
Mystery | Drama | Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Summary:A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
The Flash
Drama | Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Summary:After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.
Bay of Fires
Mystery
Summary:Stella is unexpectedly dropped into a small community with her children. It is the kind of place that's rife with simmering feuds, crime and sometimes, murder.
Orphan Black: Echoes
Sci-Fi & Fantasy | Drama
Summary:In the near future, a group of women weave their way into each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Red Eye
Action & Adventure
Summary:London police officer DC Hana Li is escorting Dr Matthew Nolan back to Beijing where he has been accused of a crime. However, on board flight 357, she finds herself embroiled in an escalating conspiracy and a growing number of murders.
